What is milk thistle used for?
Milk thistle has been known to be used for food and medicinal purposes. Milk thistle is used to treat alcoholic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver poisoning just to name a few. Look here for more information: http://www.ask.com/bar?q=what+is+milk+thistle+used+for&page=1&qsrc=0&dm=all&ab=3&title=Milk+Thistle&u=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthlibrary.epnet.com%2FGetContent.
People use milk thistle as a complementary treatment for liver problems, particularly hepatitis and cirrhosis and inflammation of the bile ducts (cholangitis). Research on silymarin suggests that it may protect the liver from inflammation. But it does not have a direct effect on viruses that cause hepatitis, such as the hepatitis C virus.1 Preliminary research suggests that silymarin is an antioxidant, which helps protect the body from cell-destroying substances called free radicals. Silymarin also may reduce inflammation and block the effects of toxins that harm the liver.2 Two studies on milk thistle presented conflicting results. One study found that milk thistle appeared to help some people with cirrhosis live longer than they would have otherwise, while another found no benefit.2 Is milk thistle safe? No negative side effects have been reported from milk thistle.1 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate dietary supplements in the same way it regulates medicat
